I'm planning a trip to NYC over Memorial Day Weekend for my wife's 40th birthday and trying to find a passenger van to rent that would fit us and four other couples, so 10 people total plus luggage. I've hit up all the rental companies and the closest they can get me one is Wilmington, MA. Also tried Darling's in Augusta based on their website, but they don't have passenger vans at that location. Does anybody know any other dealerships or businesses I might try? Really appreciate the assist!
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bigtencopy t1_j7wdb0x wrote
Wayne’s auto sales in New Limerick
SyntheticCorners28 t1_j7whev5 wrote
We rented one from our local school bus company one year.
plasmatoaste t1_j7wjf3u wrote
You can rent them from most of the car rental companies
siebzy t1_j7wmblu wrote
Enterprise has a 12 passenger van available in Portland for $129/day.
lambaghetti t1_j7wnens wrote
Get a one way ticket and rent in Boston, drop off in maine. They may not charge for drop off before the busy season in maine starts up.
lostdad75 t1_j7wnuc4 wrote
consider two smaller vehicles; minivan sized Parking a large van in NYC will be a PITA
esspants OP t1_j7wp07i wrote
Their website isn't showing any availability in ME or NH that weekend. I called them today and the closest they could get was in MA.
esspants OP t1_j7wp1oa wrote
Thanks, I'll check them out!
esspants OP t1_j7wp7r9 wrote
That's a good thought, I'll give that a try.
siebzy t1_j7wp9as wrote
They let me get as far as giving them my credit card. Tough times I guess, sorry friend.
trucks_guns_n_beer t1_j7wv8t2 wrote
Rent an Rv! Way more fun, comfy, and has on board toilet.
MathematicianGlum880 t1_j7x01y2 wrote
Train
esspants OP t1_j7x0t2y wrote
For sure would be more fun, but that would be even more of a parking headache in the city than a 12-person van. 😂
esspants OP t1_j7x1f7p wrote
Thanks, we considered that! But between changing from North to South Station in Boston, and then getting 10 people plus luggage from 42nd St to Brooklyn, we felt that driving together would be a better fit for this trip.
Patsaholic t1_j7x5rkq wrote
Turo. I just saw one I think it was in Boston.
esspants OP t1_j7xc0c7 wrote
OMG, did not know about this site, already found a good and affordable option near me. Thanks so much!
MathematicianGlum880 t1_j7xc50l wrote
esspants OP t1_j7xp707 wrote
Appreciate it! We've already found a private lot nearby that can accommodate a large vehicle.
swintec t1_j7xx5as wrote
I would just take the concord coach bus from Portland to NYC. Granted it is or it was 150 per person round trip but at least you can take your bags, they handle the driving and you can sit back and relax and you don't have to deal with parking in NYC.
CantThinkOfAName000 t1_j80zgm8 wrote
Concord trailways has a direct bus from Portland to NYC that may be worth looking into. Still leaves you with getting from Manhattan to Brooklyn, but that may be more tolerable depending on exactly where you're going.
Patsaholic t1_j9nbutf wrote
Did it end up working out for ya’ll?
fredezz t1_j7wbd68 wrote
https://www.larrystewarts.com/